Graduate IC Design Engineer

7 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £32,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership. 

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

Programme Description

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. 

What you will do:

Your role as a Leonardo Graduate IC Design Engineer will be to support the design and development of our world leading electro-optical system products under the guidance of experienced Electronics Engineering Leads.


You will be introduced to utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testand acceptance.


Working at transistor, cell or block level you will gain the ability to translate design requirements into verified design solutions quickly and accurately to achieve the specification and project schedule.

What we are looking for:

Electronics biased degree including modules covering topics analogue, mixed-signal design and CMOS technology. Experience of using simulation tools A passion for solving complex engineering problems The drive to learn the skills required to become a professional Electronics Engineer. Evidence of working to tight timescales The ability to work as a contributory engineering team member Undertake day-to-day engineering activities with some guidance and support The ability to manage own development towards attaining Electronics Engineer level through the Graduate Development Programme over 12 months. Continue professional development throughout your career by formal training, learning "on the job" and keeping up to date with the latest developments, which may aid performance. Ask for support where appropriate and learn from more experienced team members Contribute to engineering team decisions, and understand why such decisions are made and their relationship to project success criteria Explore new experiences and opportunities to learn within the engineering environment. Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Wellbeing:  Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

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